Archive for 2014

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CDC update: At least 32 in U.S. sickened by listeria-tainted apples

Moped driver critically injured in crash in Kapolei

2 burned, 1 critically, in isle New Year’s Eve celebrations

Jeb Bush resigns from remaining board memberships

Bomb blast in Philippines kills 2, wounds 30

Ducks, ‘Noles ready for Rose Bowl like no other

North Korean leader open to summit with South

Woman to face trial in Vegas hit-run death

Elon Musk, actress wife split again

Ige names adjutant general, public safety director

2nd suspect in L.A. patrol car shooting arrested

High surf advisory issued for north-facing shores

Toddler in Wal-Mart shooting found special purse gun pocket

Teenager resuscitated at Hanauma Bay

Satellite will briefly light up northeastern sky Friday

Zipline collision at Kualoa Ranch injures woman, 68

Trial set for man charged in fatal Maui crash

Lava Tree State Monument to reopen on Big Island

Honolulu hopes to make best offer for Obama library

NASA’s Orion lands with ‘bullseye’ splashdown in Pacific

Charles Manson plans prison wedding

Nissan recalls 52,000 vehicles for faulty air bags

Powerful storm blasts Alaska islands, then weakens

Ebola hits health care access for other diseases

Appeals court takes on NSA surveillance case

Teens arrested after allegedly robbing man in Chinatown

Police sorry for telling wrong family of death

Dallas hospital released man with Ebola despite 103-degree fever

Hanalei residents are asked to conserve water

Police seek man last seen with missing college student

Global marches draw attention to climate change

Police release case against man who allegedly tried to run over officers

2 women robbed during home invasion on Hawaii island

2 women robbed during home invasion on Hawaii island

EPA orders Hawaii County to fix sewage outfall in Hilo Bay

EPA orders Hawaii County to fix sewage outfall in Hilo Bay

Kailua bar patron shot in chest apparently with BB gun

Islamic State plot in Australia raises questions

Alibaba poised to surge on the NYSE

Alibaba poised to surge on the NYSE

Sierra Leone to shut down for 3 days to slow Ebola

Kealoha: I won’t ‘crumble’ to pressure on abuse probe

Gunman robs Kaimuki Longs Drugs

Gunman robs Kaimuki Longs Drugs

CDC tells healthy adults not to forget flu vaccine

CDC tells healthy adults not to forget flu vaccine

Man caught with meth-filled backpack in Waikiki gets 4-year sentence

Man caught with meth-filled backpack in Waikiki gets 4-year sentence

Home Depot breach affected 56M debit, credit cards

Man arrested in fast-growing California wildfire

Sheriff: Florida man kills 6 grandchildren, daughter

Cooling tradewinds should return on Monday

Cooling tradewinds should return on Monday

TGIF: Miranda Lambert at the Blaisdell, more

Pesticide odor closes Big Isle schools, sends 50 to hospitals

Apple locks itself out of devices with passwords

Apple locks itself out of devices with passwords

Lanai owner Ellison resigns as Oracle CEO

Report: Hawaii has worst highways in nation

18 pounds of crystal meth found in Waikiki dryer

18 pounds of crystal meth found in Waikiki dryer

California wildfire shows explosive growth

California wildfire shows explosive growth

Australian police: Raids thwarted beheading plot

Thai military ruler apologizes for bikini comment

Thai military ruler apologizes for bikini comment

Dog found in Oregon heading back to Pennsylvania

Dog found in Oregon heading back to Pennsylvania

Bodysurfer injured off Kauai dies in Oahu hospital

Bodysurfer injured off Kauai dies in Oahu hospital

Police chief cancels meeting with women’s legislative caucus

Police officer seriously injured by vehicle in Wahiawa

Production of Lincoln Logs toy returning to U.S.

Doctor says Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has cancer

Apple iOS 8 software bug affects health apps

Vegas police release video of casino robbery suspect

Outdoor sirens tested in Waianae and Sand Island

Firefighters aid ailing man on flight to Las Vegas

2 pedestrians killed on Oahu roads identified

Boy who won ESPY for TD run now in cancer trial

Feds: Plane with unconscious pilot goes into ocean

Police responds after injured toddler was taken to hospital

Obama: Iraq forces retake Mosul Dam from militants

Woman identified in fatal Puna collision

Water service restored to Big Island areas affected by Iselle

Big Isle papaya farmers’ loss estimated at $53M

Lanai shipments boost Young Brothers’ cargo volume

Brazilian presidential candidate dies in plane crash

Ancient whale fossil pulled from California backyard

Lightning sparks dozens of new California fires

Man accused of enslaving woman to be sentenced

Anonymous hijacks Kenya Defense Ministry’s Twitter account

Aerial advertising pilot arrested at Dillingham Airfield

Former Bank of America worker sentenced for fraud

Navy investing in Kaneohe wave energy testing

Rush-hour Moscow subway derails: 20 dead, 150 hurt

Thousands flee as typhoon heads for Manila

Man arrested in investigation of Hawaii Kai robbery

Guardsman kills 2 people, self in northern Utah

Giant African snails seized at Los Angeles airport

Guam rampage suspect assaulted in jail, lawyer says

United flight from Honolulu diverted to Midway atoll

Abercrombie fills vacancies on land board, ethics panel

Houston shooting suspect collapses twice in court

168 children rescued in sex-trafficking crackdown

Bail revoked for surfer charged with attempted murder

Forum for East Honolulu Council candidates tomorrow

Texas woman falls to her death at Maui park

Motorist helps victim escape from knife-wielding robbers

Man allegedly assaults police officer on Punchbowl Street

Coroner IDs worker pushed out window at MGM Grand

Paula Deen launching digital network

Death penalty jurors have long list to weigh

Driver pleads not guilty in Tracy Morgan crash

Man admits to robbing Kapaa bank

Homeowner surprises burglary suspect in Keeaumoku St. apartment

High court overturns $6.6M for man hurt at Palms

North Korea says it is holding an American tourist

Ethics panel closes case against Rep. Cabanilla over nonprofit

Bruno Mars’ ‘Hooligans in Hawaii’ video makes a splash

Storms delaying flights at New York area airports

Netflix expanding to new markets

State plans to remove sailboat grounded off Kona

GM issues new recall for 2.4 million vehicles

Mongolian hot pot restaurant opens Friday

Fox cuts back on ‘American Idol’

Boy Scouts rescue NBC’s Ann Curry during hike

Police file another charge in gaming device case

Seabury Hall earns top score at State Math Bowl

Teen charged in attack, child’s death in Virginia

Body of woman recovered from Kauai stream

Ukrainian unrest spreads; dozens dead in Odessa

Crime reduction effort in Kalihi leads to 140 arrests

Marilyn Monroe earrings auctioned for $185,000

Washington State University considers med school

Engine fire causes $24,500 in damages to Hilo house

Audit: Problematic Big Island ’12 elections cost $1.5M

Suspect’s struggle with HPD detailed in court documents

Hawaii Health Connector rushes to sign people up

New music coming from Michael Jackson

Argument over parking spot leads to man’s arrest

Progressive Change Campaign Committee endorses Schatz

Diver reported safe after gear found in ocean off Molokai

Council considers opening vehicle registration office at Hickam

Strong Japan quake poses no tsunami threat to Hawaii

Hawaii Best Buy stores to offer SolarCity PV systems

Elephants prove discerning listeners of humans

Stolen passports probed in Malaysian plane mystery

Shirley Temple, iconic child star, dies at 85

Time running out on former sex slaves’ quest

Man arrested in robbery of another man at Piikoi Street

Woody Allen responds to Farrow’s abuse claims in letter

Chevy Olympic ads feature gay couples

Pump failure closes Wahiawa District Park pool

Police ask for help in Freaky Tiki sunglass shoplifting case

Amanda Knox says she will not willingly return to Italy

Trial underway for 1989 death of woman, 81

Maryland mall to reopen with memorials, more security

Off-duty firefighter dies in fall from Mount Olomana trail

More than 9 million U.S. homes are deeply under water

Gov. Christie fires aide, says he’s ultimately responsible

Average rate on 30-year loan sinks

Hawaii restaurants can vie for Top Sandwich title

Quarrel over dog in Waialae lands man in jail

Police investigate report of child-kidnapping attempt in Waialua

Hawaii News

4 honored for fall prevention work

Shining Stars

Shining Stars

4 Hawaiian scholars earn fellowships

Shining Stars

Lava flow front crosses Apa’a Street toward Pahoa

Stricter laws on dumping applauded in Waianae

Shining Stars

Gov requests federal assistance in face of advancing lava

1 fare system for rail, bus but actual price unknown

Lava flows faster toward Pahoa

Lava flows faster toward Pahoa

Hot weather, plant repairs prompt call to save power

911 Report

Albizias on way out

Trio survives harrowing ordeal off coast of Kauai

Anti-GMO measure allowed on Maui ballot

Sidewalk crackdown may expand on Oahu

Testimony on State Hospital is filled with contradictions

New Kapolei campus is named Hookele

Newswatch

Ex-worker gets probation for theft from UH fund

Flow threatens key highway

Hot weather, plant repairs prompt call to save power

‘Everyone Will feel the Pain’

911 Report

Albizias on way out

Trio survives harrowing ordeal off coast of Kauai

City law calls for taxicabs to be ‘reasonably clean’

Anti-GMO measure allowed on Maui ballot

Sidewalk crackdown may expand on Oahu

Testimony on State Hospital is filled with contradictions

New Kapolei campus is named Hookele

Newswatch

Ex-worker gets probation for theft from UH fund

Flow threatens key highway

Donors’ bodies’ ‘cremains’ spread at sea in yearly rite

Suspect due in court Tuesday allegedly threw sand at seal

Shining Stars

Hanabusa is the aggressor in debate with Schatz

Former Maui mayor faces incumbent in state House race

Final aloha to Kamakahi full of ohana and music

Djou might take another shot at U.S. House seat

City Council advances hotel measure

Lawyers focus on who dealt the fatal blow to 5-year-old

Sports

Georgia Tech beats Mississippi St in Orange Bowl

Boise State beats Arizona in Fiesta Bowl

No. 6 TCU crushes No. 9 Ole Miss in Peach Bowl

Ravens security head accused of groping at stadium

49ers’ coach Jim Harbaugh mum on reported offer

UFC signs pro wrestler CM Punk for 2015 MMA debut

UH’s Mason named Big West Player of the Week

Weber State beats North Dakota 24-12

Former No. 1-rated boxer Holm to make UFC debut

Jeter’s 3 RBIs lead Yankees over Orioles 5-0

Captains America

Bears hold on to beat Jets

Hawaii loses to Toyota Auto Body in volleyball exhibition

Hawaii loses to Toyota Auto Body in volleyball exhibition

Police: Cardinals RB Dwyer head-butted wife

Police: Cardinals RB Dwyer head-butted wife

NFL brothers from Hawaii share more than football

NFL brothers from Hawaii share more than football

Nats beat Braves to clinch another NL East title

State requests information on Aloha Stadium development

State requests information on Aloha Stadium development

NFL, union agree to new drug policy, HGH testing

NFL, union agree to new drug policy, HGH testing

FSU benches Winston for 1st half of Clemson game

FSU benches Winston for 1st half of Clemson game

Rainbow Warriors already have altitude on their minds

Around the Nation

Senior Miguel energizes No. 10 Mililani

Eager to face old foes

Ailments sideline defending champ

High energy tune-up

Warriors need some backup backs

Hawaii beat

Rainbow Warriors already have altitude on their minds

Around the Nation

Tulimasealii has the mind-set to excel

Senior Miguel energizes No. 10 Mililani

Eager to face old foes

Ailments sideline defending champ

High energy tune-up

Warriors need some backup backs

Hawaii beat

Boy seriously injured in Waianae High football practice

UH draws Nebraska in Diamond Head Classic

WR Haynes sidelined by shoulder surgery

Yankees’ Tanaka plays catch, Pineda feels strong

Pacers’ George has surgery on broken leg

Ryu, Dodgers end Pirates’ home win streak

UFC’s Chael Sonnen retires after failed drug test

Miano, Passas to coach at Manning Passing Academy

The Prep Report

Nets beat Raptors, force Game 7

Pistorius trial: Defense tries to build case

MLB marks 67th anniversary of Robinson debut

Suzuki drives in 3 runs in losing effort for Twins

Cards nearly beat themselves with errors

Rainbows’ season all but over after another 1-and-done

Johny Hendricks seizes 2nd title shot at UFC 171

UH softball team splits with Oregon, Valparaiso

Standhardinger, Fotu both named All-Big West first team

Goodell: Pro Bowl ‘exciting fun’

Players wanted A-Rod out of union

Bills DT Dareus added to Pro Bowl

Browns safety T.J. Ward going to Pro Bowl

Stuard surges to the early lead at Sony Open

Features

Da Kine

Page Turners

Da Kine

‘Above’ sorely lacks horror, credibility

A mishmash of family fun and news

Kruse triplets will gather to mark their 60th birthday

What’s in store

Kapolei culinary students whip up global lunches

Once-maligned nitrates, nitrites touted as beneficial

Everything’s coming up roses

Aloha Plate offers more items at 7-Eleven

Motorcycle accident shapes trainer’s approach to fitness

5 Things We Love

Business

Kohala coast on rising destinations list

Bebe stores report credit card data breach

Kauai utility pursues pumped water energy storage

Leaving a legacy

Fracking’s threat to health, environment raises alarm

Chevron exploring sale of Kapolei plant

Indoor vegetable farm sprouts up in Kakaako

JPMorgan affiliate buys Waikiki mall

Scenic Hawaii island mansion snapped up for fraction of price

Loan growth fuels CPB’s streak of profitable quarters

Solar survey blisters HECO

Airline is ‘bystander’ in saga of stowaway teen, CEO says

Ellison lives for his whims and his cash and makes no secret of it

New eatery fuses French, Latin cuisine

Nisei war heroes gave rise to ‘people’s bank’ 60 years ago

Editorial

He mau wāhine ikaika ko ka moana nui ākea

Michael Titterton

Letters to the Editor

‘Might makes right’ has painful consequence in Iraq war

Don’t backslide on improving UH

How affordable should city’s apartments be?

Letters to the Editor

Ka punawai i ka lihi kai

Same-sex marriage fight apparently not over yet

Current teacher evaluation system incredibly faulty

Religion

Speakers are lined up for Night to Honor Israel

Kalihi shrine hosts annual pet blessing

Temple leaders promote a ‘kamaaina’ approach